The cure rates for adolescents and young adults (aged 15 to 39) with cancer are high. However, the intensive therapies required to achieve a cure carry the risk of long-term side effects for those affected. Due to the variety of diagnoses and therapies, there is currently little data on which individual follow-up care is relevant to young adults for ensuring their long-term physical and mental health and quality of life.
Recommendations developed for young adult cancer survivor follow-up care
